Motorola 120t Users Guide

							39Entering Text
Entering TextMultiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter 
names, numbers, and messages on your phone.Choosing a Text ModePress
M
 from any text entry screen to select a text 
mode:
Note: The text mode you select remains active until 
you change it by selecting another mode.
)
  Let the phone predict each word as you 
enter it. See page 44.
	

,
  Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by 
pressing a key one or more times. See 
page 40.
*)(
  Enter numbers only.
%1

  Enter symbols only. See page 43.

$
  Browse your phonebook or recent call 
lists to select a name or number.
40Entering Text
Using Tap MethodThis is the standard mode for entering text on your phone.
Press
M
 from any text entry screen and select the 
	

,
 menu option.
Do This
To
1Press a number 
key one or more 
timesselect a letter, number, or 
symbol shown in the 
“Character Chart” on page 42
2Continue 
pressing number 
keysenter the remaining 
characters
3Press

 (+
)store the text when you are 
finished 
						

							41Entering Text
General Text Entry RulesPress a number key repeatedly to cycle through its 
characters. See “Character Chart” on page 42.
•If you do not press a key for two seconds, the 
character in the block cursor is accepted, and the 
cursor moves to the next position.Press a number
key as many
times as
necessary
to enter the
desired
character at
flashing cursor
location.












Change
letter in
block cursor
to uppercase
or lowercase.
Press and hold
a number key
to cycle
between text
entry modes.Move flashing
cursor to the
left or right in
text message.
42Entering Text
•The first character of every sentence is capitalized. 
(Press
S
 down to force the character to lowercase 
while it is highlighted by the block cursor).
•Your phone may support multiple languages. The 
current language setting determines whether a new 
message begins on the left or right side of the display.
You can switch languages within a message. Press 
M
 to select the text mode and language you want to 
use.
Character ChartUse this chart as a guide for entering spaces, letters, 
numbers, and symbols with the tap method.
Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set 
available on your phone.
1
space
 . 1 ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ;  -
( )  ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥  
2
  a b c 2 á à â ã ç
3
  d e f 3 é è ê ë
4
  g h i 4 í î ï
5
  j k l 5
6
  m n o 6 ñ ó ô õ
7
  p q r s 7
8
t u v 8 
θ ü ú ù û
9
  w x y z 9
0
  + - 0 x * /  [ ] = > < # § 
						

							43Entering Text
Using Symbol ModeYour phone provides an alternate way to enter symbol 
characters in a message. Press 
M
 from any text entry 
screen and select the 
%1

 menu option.
Symbol ChartUse this chart as a guide for entering characters in 
symbol mode.Do This
To
1Press a number 
key one timedisplay its symbol options at 
the bottom of the display
See “Symbol Chart” on 
page 43.
2Press
*
 or 
#
or
Press the 
number key 
multiple timeshighlight the symbol you want
3Press


 (+
)enter the symbol at the 
flashing cursor location1
space
 . ? ! , @ _ &
~ : ;  - ( )  ¿ ¡ %
£ $ ¥   
2
  @ _  
αβ
3
  / : ; 
δφ
4
   &  
γ
44Entering Text
Using iTAP™ Software 
Predictive Text Entry MethodiTAP™ software provides a predictive text entry method 
that lets you enter a word using one keypress per letter.
Press
M
 from any text entry screen and select the 
)
menu option.Enter Words
5
  ( ) [ ] { } 
λ
6
  ¿ ¡ ~ 
ω
7
  < > = 
π ß 
σ
8
$ £ ¥     
θ
9
  # % * 
ξψ
0
  + - x * / = > < # §
Do This
To
1Press a number 
key one timeenter the first letter of the 
word
The letters associated with 
the key are shown at the 
bottom of the display.
2Press number 
keys (one per 
letter)enter the rest of the word
Alternative words and letter 
combinations are shown at 
the bottom of the display. The 
word choices are updated 
with each keypress. 
						

							45Entering Text
For example, to spell the word “act,” press 
228
.
The display shows:
Enter Novel WordsYou may enter a word that the iTAP software does not 
recognize. If the word you want is not displayed:3Press
*
 or 
#
highlight the word you want
4Press


 (+
)enter the word at the flashing 
cursor location
A space is automatically 
inserted after the word.
Do This
To
1Press

 (-
)
one or more timesdelete letters until you 
see a letter combination 
that matches the start of 
the word
Do This
To
(	
		1*
}
 

Press 


 (+
) to
insert the highlighted word. Press 

 (-
)
to clear the last letter.
Flashing
cursorindicates
insertion
point.Press 
S
 to
scroll and see
additional word
choices.
46Entering Text
Punctuation
Capitalization
The first word of a sentence is automatically 
capitalized, with following words in lowercase.2Press
*
 or 
#
highlight the letter or 
letter combination
3Press


 (+
),
then press 
*
shift the text entry cursor 
to the left and “lock” the 
selected word portion
4Continue to enter 
letters and highlight 
letter combinationsspell the word
Press
To
0
 or 
1
enter punctuation or other 
characters as shown in the 
“Character Chart” on page 42
Press
To
S
change the words to initial 
character capitalized, all 
uppercase characters, or all 
lowercase characters
Do This
To 
						

							47Entering Text
Enter Numbers
Delete Letters and WordsPlace the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, 
and then do the following:Do This
To
1Enter the first 
digit and then 
highlight itput the iTAP software in 
number entry mode
2Press number 
keysadd digits to the number
3Press


 (+
)enter the number at the 
flashing cursor location
Do This
To
Press

 (-
)delete one letter at a time
Hold

 (-
)delete the entire message
48Menu Feature Descriptions
Menu Feature DescriptionsThis chapter describes all of your phone’s features in order 
of the menu map shown on pages 3–4.Main Menu
RECENT
 C
ALLS
Received Calls
M
>(	
>()2,	

View a list of recently received calls. See page 59.
Dialed Calls
M
>(	
>),	

View a list of recently dialed calls. See page 59.
Notepad
M
>(	
>
,
Call or store the last number entered on the keypad. 
See page 61.
Call Times   
M
>(	
>
	)
View call timers that track time spent on 
your last call, dialed calls, received calls, 
all calls since reset, and all calls total. See page 61.
P
HONEBOOK
M
>
1

/
Store names and numbers as entries in your 
phonebook, then call numbers by selecting them 
from the phonebook list. See page 64. 
						

							49Menu Feature Descriptions
DATEBOOK
M
>1

/
Use the datebook calendar to schedule and review 
your appointments. See page 75.
Q
UICK
 D
IAL
M
>8*)(/	)
Dial pre-programmed numbers. Your 
service provider may program your phone 
with one or more quick dial numbers, such 
as the customer service number. You can call them 
by selecting them from the quick dial list.
Note: Your service provider may use a different 
name for this feature.
R
ADIO
M
>,)
Listen to FM radio stations with the optional 
Motorola Original™ FM Stereo Radio 
Headset accessory. This menu feature is 
displayed only when the FM Stereo Radio Headset 
is plugged into the accessory connector port on 
your phone. See page 80.
M
ESSAGES
M
>

Adjust message settings, view and 
manage the various types of messages 
your phone can receive and/or send:
	

  Create new text messages. 
See page 91.
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)()
  Listen to your recorded 
voice messages. See 
page 83.
50Menu Feature Descriptions
RING
 STYLES
Style  
M
>)	%>%
Select the ring style your phone uses to notify you 
of incoming calls, messages, or other events. See 
page 95.
Style Detail  
M
>)	%>Style
)
Change details about the current ring style. 
Style
represents the name of the ring style. See page 95.
My Tones   
M
>)	%>
%	

Create custom alert tones for your phone. See 
page 97.
S
HORTCUTS
M
>
(*
Create keypad or voice shortcuts to menu features. 
See page 105.	

  Read and manage text 
messages. See page 85.
8*)(/	

  Select and send pre-written 
messages from the quick 
notes list. See page 93.
*1

  View all outgoing text 
messages, delivered and 
undelivered.
3
  Store and edit text 
messages that you have 
written but not sent. 
						

							51Menu Feature Descriptions
VOICE
 N
OTES
M
>0
)(	

Use the voice key to record messages and phone 
calls. See page 108.
Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying 
state and federal laws regarding privacy and 
recording of conversations.
B
ROWSER
M
>
$
Access Web pages and run Web-based 
applications. The micro-browser delivers 
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) 
pages from your service provider directly to your 
phone. See page 114.
C
ALCULATOR
M
>
(*

Use your phone as a calculator or currency 
converter. See page 116.
G
AMES
M
>#
Play games on your phone. See page 119.
Settings Menu
PHONE
 STATUS
My Tel. Number  
M
>)>
	*>
%	!	*1
View, enter, and edit information about your 
name and phone number.
52Menu Feature Descriptions
Active Line  
M
>)>
	*>()2	)
Change the active phone line to send and receive 
calls from either of the available numbers.
Battery Meter  
M
>)>
	*>%	

View a detailed battery charge meter.
Other Information  
M
>)>
	*>	&3
)
View your phone’s feature specifications
(if available from the service provider).
C
ONNECTION
Connect your phone to a computer or 
hand-held device to send and receive data 
calls on the connected device. See 
page 131.
Incoming Call
M
>)>

()
>&(
)	

Specify the format for the next incoming call. You 
can select 
	&	%
 or 


. See page 135.
I
N-CALL
 SETUP
Set the features that are active during a call, such 
as the in-call timer and call answering options. 
						

							53Menu Feature Descriptions
In-Call Timer   
M
>)>&9
	*>&9
	)
Adjust call timer 
)%
 and 

 settings. You can 
set your timer to beep at a selected interval during 
your calls. (60 seconds is the default.) You can also 
turn on or off a display timer during calls as follows:
Answer Options  
M
>)>&9
	*>$	)

Turn call answering options on or off:
S
ECURITYPhone Lock
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>
	
(/
Lock and unlock your phone. See page 139.
Lock Keypad  
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>
(/	%,
View instructions on how to lock and unlock your 
keypad. See page 140.
Lock Application  
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>
(/	)()
Lock and unlock specific phone applications 
(such as phonebook or datebook). When an 
application is locked, users must enter the unlock 
code to use the application.)
  Display the elapsed time for 
the current call.
33
  No in-call timer display.

*)9%
  Answer by pressing any key.
54Menu Feature Descriptions
Talk Secure  
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>/	(*
Activate a secure connection to prevent others from 
intercepting your calls. See pages 28 and 142.
Restrict Calls  
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>)(	

Restrict incoming and outgoing calls. See 
page 140.
New Passwords  
M
>)
 > 
(*)%
>$	$
,
Change your unlock code (originally set to 1234) or 
your security code (originally set to 000000). See 
page 137.
O
THER
 SETTINGS
Personalize  
M
>)>	)>
):
Set several personal phone options:
)	
*
Change the order of the 
main menu. See page 124.
%
Change the functions of the 
soft keys in the idle display. 
See page 124.
#)
Change the text 
displayed when 
you turn on your 
phone. 
						

							55Menu Feature Descriptions
Initial Setup
M
>)>	)>&))	*
Set many basic phone options:8*)(/	)
Change quick dial 
number(s).
)	,	
  Set the phone’s time and 
date.
(/)
  Set the amount of time that 
the display backlight 
remains on, or turn off the 
backlight to conserve 
battery power.
;


  Switch between three lines 
(
;

	*
) and two lines 
(
;

	&
) of display text.
-	*
  Set your phone to 
operate in one of 
three TTY  modes, 
or return to normal 
0
)(
 mode. See page 125.
(

  Force the cursor to stop or 
wrap around when it 
reaches the top or bottom of 
a list in the display.
56Menu Feature Descriptions
))
  Turn animation off (to 
conserve battery power) or 
on. Animation makes your 
phone’s menus move 
smoothly as you scroll up 
and down.
*
  Set the language for phone 
menus.
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  Adjust the phone’s power 
usage characteristics to 
conserve power.



  Adjust the contrast setting 
for your display.

<
  Your phone can send a 
number to the network as 
dual tone multi-frequency 
(DTMF) tones. DTMF tones 
are used to communicate 
with automated systems 
that require you to enter a 
number such as a code, 
password, or credit card 
number. Use this option to 
set DTMF tones on or off.

	
  Reset all options back to 
their original factory settings 
except
 for the unlock code, 
security code, and lifetime 
timer. 
						

							57Menu Feature Descriptions
Network  
M
>)>	)>$
/
View and adjust your phone’s network 
settings.
Your service provider registers your phone to a 
network. You can view information about the current 
network, change how your phone searches for a 
network, and activate alerts that indicate when a 
call is dropped or network registration changes.
Car Settings  
M
>)>	)>
	)
Adjust hands-free car kit settings.
You can set your phone to route calls directly to the 
car kit when it detects a connection, and 
	

  Reset all options back to 
their original factory settings 
except
 for the unlock code, 
security code, and lifetime 
timer, and
 clear all user 
settings and entries.
Note: This option 
erases all 
user-entered information
stored in your phone’s 
memory, including 
phonebook and datebook 
entries. Once you erase the 
information, it cannot be 
recovered.
58Menu Feature Descriptions
automatically answer calls after two rings. See 
page 127.
Note: The use of wireless devices and their 
accessories may be prohibited or restricted in 
certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations 
on the use of these products.
Headset  
M
>)>	)> ,
Set your phone to automatically answer 
calls after two rings when connected to a headset. 
See page 127.